BLUES manager Steve Bruce had no complaints after seeing his table-topping side beaten by Ipswich.

The Blues boss admitted the home side deserved their 1-0 victory.

He said: "It is disappointing to lose to a goal in the last minute but I cannot argue with the outcome.

"I didn't think we had that cutting edge that we have had in recent weeks. We didn't pass the ball as well as we have been doing.

"Ipswich Town are a decent footballing side and they caused us a few problems. The gruelling Christmas schedule is always difficult. When you are on top of the league there are expectations but we have to deal with that."

Bruce revealed he had received no offers for defender Matthew Upson and added: "I don't want any either."

Bruce also admitted striker Cameron Jerome had an injury which was why he did not appear from the substitutes' bench.

"This is an area I might be looking to strengthen this month," added Bruce.